# Iconic Puppet Masks These Muppet and Sesame Street Masks are Absolutely Adorable By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muppet-and-sesame-street References: [laughingsquid](https://laughingsquid.com/adorable-handmade-sesame-street-the-muppets-character-masks/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/JustZipity) The Muppets and [Sesame Street](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-x-sesame-street) are childhood classics, so why not show your love for them and wear their heads with pride? [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) user JustZipity has made adorable [mask heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1) of the famous characters to flaunt at your leisure. Whether you feel like wearing one yourself or dressing your child up in one, the masks are sure to make just about anyone smile. They're available in both child and adult sizes, so don't worry about squeezing into one. You can dress up according to your mood, whether you're feeling like Kermit, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch or Elmo. They're all soft and comfortable, and each one is handmade, so each model is truly unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Character Mask Fashion:** The rise of handmade, customizable character masks for adults and children creates opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate with licensed IP owners. - **Nostalgia-themed Products:** With the enduring popularity of classic children's characters, there is a growing market for nostalgia-themed merchandise beyond traditional toys and media. - **Soft Sculpture Artifacts:** The trend towards handmade soft sculptures blurs the line between toy and collectible, providing opportunities for artists and crafters to create unique, custom mascots and figurines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can harness the nostalgia and marketability of beloved characters to expand their merchandise offerings with unique, playful, and customizable items. - **Entertainment:** Media companies that own classic children's characters can unlock new revenue streams by leveraging their IP through unique collaborations with product makers and designers. - **Art and Craft:** As handmade and bespoke goods continue to grow in popularity, artists and crafters have access to a growing market of collectors and enthusiasts seeking unique, one-of-a-kind soft sculpture artifacts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Puppet Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-preferred.md) - [Puppet-Inspired Building Block Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-muppets-minifigures.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Personalized Puppet Video Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashup-video-ecard.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Collaboration Kids Show Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-sesame-street-collection.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md)